Gustavo Prada
Lehigh,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented EMT skilled in vital signs monitoring, airway management, and CPR. Committed to providing exceptional patient care in emergency situations.
Dynamic emergency medical professional experienced in critical decision-making and patient stabilization. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, train staff, and implement effective treatment plans in emergency situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
HCA
02.2025 - Current
- Provided immediate patient care in emergency situations, assessing vital signs and stabilizing conditions.
- Assisted in transporting patients safely to medical facilities, ensuring comfort and safety during transit.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to communicate patient status and deliver effective treatment plans.
- Maintained emergency equipment readiness by performing regular inspections and restocking supplies.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Mentored new EMTs, sharing valuable experience and guidance for successful career progression within the field.
Lead EMT
Prime Healthcare Lehigh
01.2015 - 02.2025
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring rapid patient stabilization.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored junior EMTs on protocols and best practices for effective emergency response.
- Led critical incident debriefings to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement within the team.
- Developed training materials for new hires, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities while serving as lead EMT during designated shifts or special events requiring additional responsibilities beyond primary duties.
- Administered emergency medical care to stabilize patients for safe transport to healthcare facilities, improving outcomes.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
EMT-Basic
Lee Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient conditions and develop effective treatment plans on-site.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, treatments administered, and incident reports for quality assurance.
- Conducted regular inspections of emergency medical equipment, ensuring readiness for operational deployment at all times.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate the public on health and safety practices related to emergency situations.
- Developed strategies for improving response times and efficiency in emergency medical services operations across the department.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
EMT-Basic
Community Healthcare System
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing critical care and support to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Administered first aid and advanced life support techniques, ensuring patient stability during transport to medical facilities.
- Trained new EMTs on protocols, equipment use, and best practices for emergency response scenarios.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
Education
No Degree - ADA NURSING
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY07-2027
No Degree - Emergency Services
Medical Career Institute
Bonita Springs, FL05-2016
Skills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Obstetric emergencies
- Burn treatment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic trauma life support
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
HCA
02.2025 - Current
EMT-Basic
Lee Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 01.2021
Lead EMT
Prime Healthcare Lehigh
01.2015 - 02.2025
EMT-Basic
Community Healthcare System
07.2014 - 01.2015
No Degree - ADA NURSING
Galen College of Nursing
No Degree - Emergency Services
Medical Career Institute